DEREK BARKA
MEET DEREK
PARTNER, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
As Chief Technology Officer at SilverTech, Derek defines and drives the agency’s technology vision—helping clients harness data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges and build meaningful, lasting customer relationships.
Known for finding solutions to the toughest and most complicated technology challenges, Derek combines innovation with deep expertise across enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, custom development, and big data. He brings a security-first mindset and a sharp focus on privacy and compliance, enabling organizations to build secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystems.
Derek serves as a strategic adviser to both SilverTech’s technology partners and clients. He works closely with platform providers—often consulting on product roadmaps—to ensure solutions align with real-world business needs and deliver maximum value. He also helps client organizations develop and execute digital roadmaps that make the most of their existing systems and data, integrating legacy technologies with modern platforms where and when it makes sense to drive growth, stay competitive, and support long-term success.
Throughout his career, Derek has played a key role in shaping the tools and platforms that power modern digital marketing. He is a recognized authority and thought leader in the martech space—recently named a Kentico MVP and Progress Sitefinity Champion. Derek holds numerous certifications, including Kentico Developer, Kentico Marketer, Sitefinity Developer, and Sitecore Developer.
SilverTech Websites Win Kentico Site of the Month Award
10/8/24
SilverTech Websites Win Kentico Site of the Month Award
SilverTech's recent projects with Community West Bank and NRHA have been recognized by Kentico as the September 2024 Site of the Month winners. The Kentico Site of the Month award highlights the best digital experiences built on the Kentico platform. The featured sites showcase the unique features and exceptional user experiences that are possible with Xperience by Kentico.
SilverTech collaborated with Community West Bank to create a new unified website in just four months. The recent merger of Community West Bank and Central Valley Bank required a customized digital solution with seamless integration of components from both brands.
Xperience by Kentico was chosen for its robust features and functionality which SilverTech leveraged efficiently to create a single cohesive website. The modern and responsive design built with Xperience by Kentico enhanced user experience.
SilverTech's work on the NRHA website has also earned the Site of the Month accolade. SilverTech's trusted experts chose to utilize Kentico's modern and user-friendly features to improve information accessibility for members and partners. The NRHA site is now capable of more with newly implemented navigation and streamlined website administration.
SilverTech's Partnership with Kentico
SilverTech has partnered with Kentico for over 15 years and has worked with clients in all industries across the US, building their Kentico Xperience websites. SilverTech experts have developed and launched 135+ websites using the Kentico platform. As a leading Kentico Xperience partner, SilverTech has been recognized for several awards in the past decade including Site of the Year Winner, Site of the Year Finalist, and many Websites of the Month awards.
About SilverTech
SilverTech is a leading digital experience agency redefining how businesses engage with their customers. Founded in 1996, the national agency is changing the game for clients who seek an unexpectedly enjoyable experience to solve even the most complex digital business challenges. SilverTech sets the bar higher when it comes to smart and satisfying client-agency partnerships. Services include digital marketing, user experience strategy and design, advanced web and application design & development, data and technology integration, and digital business consultation. Chief Marketer selected SilverTech as a ‘Top 200 Agency of 2023’. Clients include national and global brands such as Allison Transmission, Nova Scotia Power, Drexel University, Georgia Pacific, Renown Health, United Community Bank, Fulton Bank, and others.
